Languages

Can a language be truly neutral and free from political influence?

For

Some languages are designed to be neutral, like Esperanto.

Against

Language always reflects the culture and history behind it.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Esperanto is apolitical and the community more or less too.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Esperanto is for everyone.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Being "apolitical" however is a political stance.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • If Hitler and Stalin hated and suppressed it, then by supporting it you are at least implicitly expressing disagreement with Hitler and Stalin.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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